#Faith Kealohapauʻole Paredes

‘GMA’ spotlights Hawaiʻi, looks at Lahaina’s rebuilding nearly three years after the Maui wildfires

As part of Good Morning America’s yearlong “50 States in 50 Weeks” series, ABC News correspondent Becky Worley reported live from Maui, spotlighting the people, culture and resilience that make Hawaiʻi so special.

Maui hālau share ancient hula on kahiko night of 2026 Merrie Monarch

Kahiko night at the Merrie Monarch Festival featured hula in the ancient style with 29 groups performing Friday night in the annual competition in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. The festival continues tonight with ʻauana or modern hula, followed by results from the 63rd event.

Maui’s own Faith Kealohapauʻole Paredes wins title of Miss Aloha Hula 2026

Faith Kealohapauʻole Paredes was named Miss Aloha Hula 2026 at the 63rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday night at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.